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Content Standard:

The Learner Should …

demonstrate understanding of musical elements and processes by synthesizing

and applying prior knowledge and skills

demonstrate understanding of salient features of Southeast Asian music by

correlating musical elements and processes to our native forms

Performance Standard:

The Learner...performs examples of Southeast Asian music, alone and with

others, in appropriate tone, pitch, rhythm, expression and style

Indonesia

Malaysia

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Cambodia

Myanmar

Laos

Sub-topics Vocal Music

Instrumental Music

Cultural Context (History and Traditions)

Composition

Social Functions

Performance Styles/Techniques

Teacher: As you begin the lesson, give a short

introduction about the topics in the

module. This module will be about the

countries listed below.

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Introduction

It’s more fun in the Philippines! These words remind us of our wonderful experience in studying Philippine music in our Grade 7 lessons. Truly we should be proud to be Pinoy for having a very rich culture especially in music and arts. We will now move on to our friendly neighbours in

Southeast Asia. Music in this Asian region is similar to our

very own music. In this module you will find different

activities where you can learn and show your understanding

of the basic concepts and principles of Southeast Asian

music. You will also discover how people from the

Southeast Asian countries express their feelings towards

each other, towards the environment, their history and

beliefs through vocal or instrumental music of the following

countries.

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OBJECTIVES FOR THE LESSON: At the end of this module, you as a learner are expected to...

listen/describe/compare the music of Southeast Asia

sing/play/improvise using the music of Southeast Asia

analyze examples of Southeast Asian music and describes how

the musical elements are used

relate Southeast Asian music in the lives of the people

explain the distinguishing characteristics of representative

Southeast Asian music in relation to history and culture of the area

perform available instruments from Southeast Asia, alone and/or

with others.

improvise simple rhythmic/harmonic accompaniments to selected

Southeast Asian music

explore ways of producing sounds on a variety of sources that would simulate instruments being studied

evaluate the quality of your own and others’ performances and improvisations of Southeast Asian music using developed criteria

TEACHER: Explain the

objectives for this quarter.

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PRE-ASSESSMENT

Before we formally begin our lesson, let’s find out if you know something about the Southeast Asian countries. Up next are a few activities that will assess what you know, what you can do, and what else you need to learn to achieve your targets for this module.

Are you ready?

Let’s travel!!!

Now, wouldn’t it be fun to visit different places? In Southeast Asia, there are eleven countries to visit. If you are given a chance to visit these countries, which one will you visit first? Why?

In your notebook, make a list of Southeast Asian countries you want to visit. Arrange it according to your top priorities down to the least and write the reason why you chose to arrange it in that way. Use the map to guide you in exploring Southeast Asia.

TEACHER: Explain the

reason for a Pre-assessment

and how they should answer

the activity.

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B. Vocal / Instrumental music:

Can you recall the difference of Vocal music from Instrumental music? Write their differences. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

When you travel especially in a foreign country,

you need to have an idea about their culture. You

need to know what kind of food they have, their

mode of transportation, type of clothes to wear,

important sights or places to visit, the religion,

music and so many other things.

Why do you need to know about the country’s

culture before travelling? Each country has its

distinct characteristics and knowing about them

helps you adapt and cope with their culture.

One way of learning culture is through their music.

Are you ready to learn Southeast Asian culture

through music?

Let’s start!

We’ll be discussing music in 2 categories: Vocal

and Instrumental.

It’s time to find out if you’re familiar with any of the

Southeast Asian music.

TEACHER: Find out if the students know

the difference of Vocal music from

Instrumental music. Their answers may be

written in a sheet of paper and discussed

in the class.

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C. Vocal Music The songs listed below belong to the different countries in Southeast Asia. Check the box beside the songs that are familiar to you.

Burung Kaka Tua

Rasa Sayang

Chan Mali Chan

Ru Con

Bahay Kubo

Loi Loi Krathong

Can you sing any of these

songs? No need to worry if

you don’t know all of them.

We just want to see if

you’re familiar with any

Southeast Asian songs.

Maybe you know any of the

instruments on the next

page. Let’s check them out!

Were you able to identify the difference of Vocal music from

Instrumental music? Vocal music is music made specifically

for voices. It may be performed with or without instruments

while Instrumental music is made solely for instruments. In

the next activity, you will find out if your answer above is

correct.

TEACHER: In this activity, you can check

which songs should be taught and if they

have any idea in singing Asian songs.

You may also ask some students to sing

the songs that they know so that you can

check which students are good in singing.

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C. Instrumental Music

1. chordophone – Khhim 2. membranophone – Skor

3.idiophone – Angklung 4. idiophone/s – Gamelan / Gongs

Are you familiar with the instruments below? Look at the

pictures and try to guess its name and its country of

origin. If you cannot guess the name and its origin, you

can also identify how it is played. Try to remember the

Hornbostel-Sachs classification of instruments that you

learned in Grade 7. Is it an aerophone, chordophone,

idiophone, membranophone or an electrophone? Put a

“smiley” face ( ) beside the instrument to indicate if

you think you can play it.

TEACHER: Check if they can classify the

instruments according to Hornbostel-Sachs

classification which they have learned from

Grade 7. Answers are written here for you.

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5. aerophone- Khene 6. idiophone- kayu (wooden xylophone)

7. aerophone - khaen 8. membranophone – (samphor)

9.idiophone - chhing 10. chordophone - dannyuget

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Learning Goals and Targets

At the end of this module, I would like to know about __________________________________ I would like to be able to ___________________________________ I would like to understand __________________________________ I would like to perform _____________________________________

How many instruments were you able to name? Were you able to guess

how they sound and how they are played? You can check your answers as we go

on with the lessons. The instruments above will be discussed later on.

Now, based on your answers in the pre-assessment activities, what do you

think should you learn about Southeast Asian music?

Write your specific goals in your notebook following the guide below.

Good job! You’re done writing your goals for

this quarter.

It’s time to formally start our lessons. As we

move along, try to look back at your pre-assessment

activities and check if you were able to learn the

things that you were not able to answer before. Turn

to the next page!

TEACHER: Students should write specific goals for

each statement. 1st statement – knowledge 2nd statement – skills 3rd statement – understanding

4th statement – performance or product transfer

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Part I. What to KNOW

Cambodia

Cambodia is one of the

beautiful countries in Southeast Asia. It is also known as Kâmpŭchéa. It was the center of the Khmer (Cambodian) kingdom of Angkor, a great empire that dominated Southeast Asia for 600 years. Their music gained a world-wide reputation in the 1960s until the dramatic political problems in Cambodia.

Art music is highly influenced by ancient forms as well as Hindu forms.

Cambodian court music is roughly similar to that of Java, Indonesia. i.e choruses

with large orchestras based on struck keys and gongs. Cambodian people also absorbed and adopted Indian, Chinese, European and other

cultures to suit their own traditions and tastes that resulted in a distinct Cambodian culture.

ANGKOR WAT

This part of the module will provide you a little tour of Southeast Asia. It is very important for you to learn the historical background and basic concepts that you will need as you go on with the lessons.

Our discussion will focus on the vocal and

instrumental music of Southeast Asian countries particularly in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

TEACHER: Start discussing each

country with a background on their

culture. Then discuss the vocal and

instrumental ensemble found in the

country.

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The Pinpeat is a Cambodian musical ensemble or an orchestra that usually accompanies ceremonial music of the royal courts and temples. Music is always part of their court dances, masked plays, shadow plays, and religious ceremonies. This group is similar to the Piphat ensemble of Thailand and usually consists of nine or ten

instruments.

TEACHER-ASSISTED ACTIVITY: If you have access to the internet, visit www.youtube.com and type in the link below to watch video clips of Pin peat. If in case you don’t have internet access, ask your teacher to lend you a CD copy of the Pinpeat ensemble performances taken from the website. After watching, answer the questions found on the next page. Write your answers in your notebook.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tYa-N6cKGY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx5VzphVxRs

SKORTHOM - two big drums similar

to Japanese (membranophone)

CHHING – finger

cymbals (idiophone)

THE PINPEAT

ONEAT – xylophones

(idiophone)

KONGVONG - gong

circles (idiophone)

SAMPHOR - a

double-headed

drum played with

hands

(membranophone)

TEACHER: Assist the students in watching and process it with the questions.

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QUESTIONS: 1. In 3-5 sentences, describe how the Pinpeat musicians play their instruments. 2. How many instrument players were needed to form the Pinpeat? 3. Are their instruments made of wood or metal?

You can also visit the following web pages for additional reference:

http://www.istov.de/htmls/cambodia/cambodia_start.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodian_music

http://www.keosambathmusic.com/index.htm

Indonesia

It is an archipelago in Southeast Asia comprising approximately 17,500 islands. With over 238 million people, Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country and is the fourth biggest nation of the world. Through interaction with other culture such as Indian, Arabic, Chinese and European, a wide range of musical style has been developed. Today the contemporary music of Indonesia is popular not only in the region but also in the neighboring countries.

There are two basic kinds of Indonesian music scale:

o Slendro – five (5) equidistant tones in octave o Peloq – Heptatonic (7 tone) scale with semi tone

Both vocal and instrumental music in Indonesia use slendro and peloq scales.

Polyphonic stratification kind of melody is a result of hocket/Interlock. Interlocking is common technique used in gong ensembles

Irama – is an Indonesian term for tempo

BOROBUDUR

If Cambodia has the Pinpeat ensemble, do

other Southeast Asian Countries have their

own musical ensembles? Let’s find out!

TEACHER: Questions may be answered in their notebooks or on a sheet of paper.

TEACHER: Give samples of 5-tone and 7-tone scales for the countries. Show them with the use of piano keyboard or videos.

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Vocal music is used as ornamentation of the Gamelan. It is as important as gamelan. 1. Pesindhen is a female soloist singer who sings with a Gamelan 2. Gerong refers to the unison male chorus that sings with the gamelan

Gamelan

The Gamelan or Gamelan orchestra is the most popular form of music in Indonesia. There are many types of Gamelan but the famous Javanese and Balinese Gamelan are the most famous. It contains a variety of instruments such as metallophones, xylophones, kendang and gongs; bamboo flutes, bowed and plucked strings.

Remember:

“Karawitan” is the term for every kind of

Gamelan music in Java. Gamelan orchestras - are used to accompany

dances, songs and Wayang Kulit

- Are believed to possess a supernatural powers

- Its instruments are sacred therefore stepping over the instrument is a sign of disrespect

- Musicians bow before playing the instruments to show respect

TEACHER: Show samples of the

performances for Vocal & Instrumental music. Videos are available through youtube or in the

CD.

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PARTNER ACTIVITY: After watching/listening to the Javanese and Balinese gamelan, write down your description of each musical ensemble in a sheet of paper. You may use the guide questions below. As soon as you’ve finished answering, compare your answers with your partner. Check if you have the same description.

The Gamelan Music of Indonesia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1AiCTJ9t8g

The Balinese Gamelan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmlAZxha8Pw

The Javanese Gamelan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfrOSJRCsfM

QUESTIONS:

1. In 3-5 sentences, describe how the Javanese and Balinese musicians play their instruments.

2. How many instrument players were needed to form each ensemble? 3. Are their instruments made of wood or metal?

You’re probably wondering how you can

distinguish the Javanese gamelan from the Balinese

gamelan. Follow the links below each TV screen icon.

Watch and listen how they play.

TEACHER: Assist the students

in accessing video materials for

this activity. Their answers

should be aligned to the chart

on the next page.

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Are your answers in the previous activity similar to the chart below?

Javanese Gamelan Balinese Gamelan

Used for court music Percussion dominated Style of playing gives solemn

character

Used for sacred music Consist of idiophone and mostly

(metal) gongs Sudden change of tempo and

dynamics are the basic characteristic. Sounds are very bright and brilliant Use of fast and rattling sounds of

cymbals makes distinctive characters

Myanmar

Myanmar was known as Burma until 1989; the country’s name was officially changed by the military government that took over in 1988. Early civilization in Myanmar dates back to the 1st century with archaeological evidences of the Pyu Kingdoms of Thayekhittaya (Sri Ksetra), Beithano (Visnu) and Hanlin.

The music of Myanmar (or Burma) has similarities with many other musical traditions in the region, including Chinese music and Thai music probably because its longest land border is shared with China. The Hsaing Waing is Myanmar’s traditional folk music ensemble. It is made up

mainly of different gongs and drums as well as other instruments depending on the nature of the performance.

So, Cambodia has the Pinpeat ensemble while

Indonesia has the Javanese and Balinese gamelans.

However, the Indonesian gamelans have singers

performing with them. Do other Southeast Asian countries

have singers as well as their musical ensembles? Let’s

read on.

SCHWEDAGO

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Myanmar’s musical instruments are categorized into 2 types, the loud sounding and soft sounding. The loud sounding instruments are performed in open-air ensembles at ceremonies and festivals. Most of the Hsaing Waing instruments belong to the loud sounding category. Other instruments in the Hsaing Waing may be the:

hne (a double

reed pipe)

pat

waing (a

set of 21

drums in a

circle)

kyi waing (small

bronze gongs in a

circular frame)

maung

hsaing (larger

bronze gongs in a

rectangular frame)

chauk lon

pat (a set of

8 tuned

drums)

Not shown in the picture is

the siand wa (bell and

clapper)

TEACHER: Give samples video of the Hsaing Waing and Saung Gauk. Show a picture of the siand

wa.

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For more formal and classical performances that are performed indoors, the ensemble may be accompanied by the saung gauk (13-string angular harp with soft sound and is considered the national instrument of Myanmar), the pattala (Burmese xylophone), or the piano and violin, both introduced during colonial rule.

SAUNG GAUK Myanmar Harp

Myanmar not only has their musical ensembles but they also have an extensive collection of classical songs called the Mahagita. These songs are divided into different

types like the oldest repertoires, royal court music, songs of longing, horses’ dance songs, worship songs for Burmese spirits, songs of sorrow and music adapted from Ayutthaya and the Mon people. The saung gauk usually accompanies these songs.

Can you imagine how it is made of? Its body is made of padauk, the

famous Myanmar mahogany, the flat bar is made of cutch wood, it is covered with the leather of a female deer and the strings are made of silk.

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Malaysia

Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy in Southeast Asia. It is divided into two regions:

1. West Malaysia – also

known as Peninsular Malaysia 2. East Malaysia

It consists of thirteen states

and three federal territories. Chinese and Indian cultural influences made their mark when trade began in the country. Trading also increased with immigrants flocked to Malaysia.

The country is multi-ethnic and multi-cultural, which plays a large role in

developing their culture. The constitution declares Islam the state religion while protecting freedom of religion. Multi-racial groups that influenced Malaysia’s music genre:

1. Malay 2. Chinese 3. Indian 4. Iban

5. Dayak 6. Kadazandusun 7. Eurasians 8. Other groups

Malaysian music is largely based around percussion instruments. It has multi-

cultural influence and is believed to have originated in the Kelantan-Pattani region with a mixture of India, China, Thailand and Indonesian influences. Music of Malaysia may be categorized into two types:

1. Classical and Folk music emerged during the pre-colonial period and still

exists in the form of vocal, dance and theatrical music. 2. Syncretic (or Acculturated music) is developed during the post-Portuguese

period (16th century). It contains elements from both local music and foreign elements of Arabian, Persian, Indian, Chinese and Western musical and theatrical sources.

PAHANG STATE MOSQUE

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Malaysian Musical Instruments

Musical instruments of Malaysia are greatly associated with their culture and roots. Due to colonization, the stages of development of Malaysian instruments are great. At first, it shares some common features with Indian musical instruments. After colonization of Malaysia by the British, the musical development is being influenced by Western music. Musical ensembles and types of performances in Malaysia:

1. Agung and Kulintang It is a gong-based musical ensemble commonly used in funerals and weddings in East Malaysia. This type of ensemble is similar to the kulintang of the Philippines, Brunei and Indonesia.

http://www.themalaysiantimes.com.my/?p=53218

2. Kertok A musical ensemble from the Malay Peninsula that consists of xylophones

played swiftly and rhythmically in traditional Malay functions.

http://pelancongan-terengganu.blogspot.com/2010/09/perkampungan-budaya.html

TEACHER: Let the students

listen to sample videos or music of the vocal and instrumental ensembles in all the Southeast Asian countries. Relate Philippine instruments to other Asian instruments.

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3. Dikir Barat It is a type of musical form that is important to Malaysia’s national culture. It is performed by singing in groups and often in a competitive manner usually with percussion instrumental accompaniment or sometimes without instruments at all.

http://www.agefotostock.com/en/Stock-Images/Rights-Managed/PIL-M01810764

4. Silat Melayu

This is a form of martial art that is similar to t’ai chi. It originated in the Malay Peninsula since the Christian Era and is a mixture of martial arts, dance and music usually accompanied by gongs, drums and Indian oboes.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/isham/2072688466/

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Thailand

Formerly known as Siam, Thailand is known for being the sole nation in Southeast Asia that has never been ruled by a Western power. It is for this reason that the country is also called “Muang Thai,” which means “Land of the Free.” History and geography indicates that Thai music is a conglomeration of Asian influences. Its musical principles and elements are basically derived from Chinese music, while its musical instruments are inspired from the Indian and Indonesian strings and gong-chimes. The Thais combined and adapted them to their culture and created their own unique music. Music is theoretically based on the five-tone or seven-tone scale system. It is

not confined only to the royal courts but is used extensively in dance, theatre and in ceremonies.

Thai folk music consists of simple songs with simple melodic lines. Its main focus

in singing is the articulation of the text rather than in the style or technique of execution.

So far, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar and

Malaysia have instrumental ensembles and vocal

music.

Have you noticed that these musical performances

are used in different manners in their culture? They

have a specific type of music for festivals, religious

events, weddings, funerals, etc.

Do you think the other countries have this too? Do

they use instrumental and vocal music for their

cultural or religious events?

Let’s keep on reading.

AYUTTHAYA RUINS

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Songs of Thailand have inherently poetic lyrics which allow a singer or performer to easily define the melodic lines. It provides the singer the opportunity to improvise song text to suit the given occasion. The interpretation of a singer gives meaning to the sacred and spiritual essence of songs with free rhythm while melodies may either be interpreted or written in the high or low register with long or short durations. Thailand has 3 primary instrumental ensembles that are similar to the other ensembles in Southeast Asia.

1. Piphat - It is a mid-sized orchestra that is performed in either outdoor style with

hard mallets or indoor style with padded mallets. This ensemble has different types but the highly ornate one is traditionally associated funerals and cremation ceremonies. Other versions of the piphat ensemble are used to accompany specific forms of traditional Thai drama such as the large shadow puppet theater (nang yai) and the khon dance drama.

www.pianofortephilia.blogspot.com

2. Khrueang Sai – It is an orchestra that combines some of the percussion and

wind instruments of the Piphat with and expanded string section. This group is primarily used for indoor performances and for the accompaniment of stick-puppet theater.

www.tube.7s-b.com

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3. Mahori – This ensemble is traditionally played by women in the courts of Central Thailand and Cambodia. Because of this instruments for this ensemble are historically smaller. However, regular-sized instruments are used today. A vocalist performing with the Mahori is usually accompanied by the so sam sai.

www.thailandmusicproject.weebly.com

Laos

This country is an independent state of Southeast Asia and officially known as Lao People’s Democratic Republic. It is formerly part of the Indochinese Union, also known as French Indochina. Wat Pha That Luang, Vientiane is one of its famous

landmarks.

The classical music and dance of Laos is highly influences by the India, Cambodia, and Thailand.

Themes are drawn from Hindu mythology, the Buddhist Jatakatales, and local legends. The royal entourage of Lao kings traditionally included musicians, and a typical orchestra improvised songs with sets of tuned gongs, xylophones, a bamboo flute, and other wind instruments. The Lao orchestra can be divided into two categories: 1. Sep Nyai - This is similar to the Piphat of Thailand with instruments that are

strictly percussive but also integrates the use of an oboe.

WAT PHA THAT LUANG

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2. Sep Noi – It is also known as the Mahori of Thailand however it incorporates the use of several Khene which is a large bamboo mouth organ and is the

most popular folk music instrument of Laos. Traditional music, called Mor lam, is largely based around the khene.

Wow! It looks like most of the countries in

Southeast Asia have a lot of similarities in their

musical instruments and types of music

performed. Their musical influences are

similar to one another as well.

Isn’t it amazing?

Let’s see if the last 2 countries to be discussed

have the same similarities to the other

countries.

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Vietnam

Vietnam is officially known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This country is located on the eastern coast of the Indochinese Peninsula. Vietnamese music (nhạc Việt Nam) refers to the ethnic music that originated from the "Kinh" people of Vietnam. This term is also used to address the music of any of the numerous ethnic minorities including the Montagnard, Degar, Tay, Cham, etc.

Although Vietnam is geographically part of Southeast Asia, ten centuries of rule by the Chinese to the north have made the culture much closer to Far East than to its Southeast Asian neighbors. Thus, early music theory was either based upon or adapted to the prevailing Chinese theory, and the majority of instruments used in the royal court were of Chinese origin. On the other hand, other influences can be seen with the ethnic minorities, such as the Chàm or Montagnard peoples. This is possibly due to interaction with the other countries of Southeast Asia. Vietnamese music shows signs of Indian influences, noticeable in improvisation preludes of chamber music (known as rao in the South and dao in the north) as well as usage of onomatopoeia in drum playing.

Traditional & Folk Music

Vietnamese traditional music can be separated into a few major categories, divided predominately by the way in which they are (or were) used in the people's cultural lives.

THIEN MU

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Categories of Vietnamese music:

1. Imperial court music – The most popular of this kind is the Nha nhac that was popularly performed during the Tran Dynasty to the Nguyen Dynasty. This form of classical music is also performed in honour of the gods and scholars in temples. Other classical music falling into this category is the Dai Nhac (“great music”) and the Tieu Nhac (“small music”) which was performed as chamber music for the king.

www.vietnamonline.com

2. Folk music - This category is extremely diverse because it includes music performed both indoors and outdoors. Performers of this category are also diverse. They may be professional musicians down to the blind artists in the streets who perform to earn their living. Vietnamese folk music are performed in different occasions depending on its sub-category like musical theater, streets, for courtship rituals, for invoking spirits in ceremonies, and are sometimes influenced by Western elements. Some Vietnamese music only has female singers and some have both male and female singers.

www.tuoitrenews.vn

3. Religious and Ceremonial music – These are music performed in religious

rituals or at funerals.

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Singapore

The Republic of Singapore is an independent republic in Southeast Asia, comprising of 1 main island and about 50 small adjacent islands off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. About three-fourths of the people of Singapore, known as Singaporeans, are Chinese, but there are significant Malay and Indian minorities. Singapore’s cultural life reflects its colonization by the British Empire and its diverse population. Being the melting pot of different cultures in Asia, folk music

of this country reflects the culture and traditions of specific groups. The ethnic groups which made a prominent place in the musical world of Singapore have been Chinese, Indian Malays and Tamils. Other minority Asian ethnic groups which have also made a mark in the Folk Culture of Singapore are the Cantonese, Hokkien and Malay Bangwasan.

Through the years, the music industry in Singapore grew having Western-

influenced performances by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra as well as ethnic music performances mainly by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra. Other performing

groups with Malay and Indian influence are still prevalent until today.

MERLION

That’s Southeast Asian music! Isn’t it amazing how

rich their culture is? Are you proud that our country is

part of this Asian region?

It’s time to learn how to perform Southeast Asian

music! But first, let us see if you can describe

Southeast Asia in your own words. Do the following

activities on your own.

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INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY 1: “Mark My Word”

Direction: In your notebook, write words that describe Southeast Asian music

that starts with the letters spelling out Southeast Asia.

S _____________________________________________________________ O _____________________________________________________________ U _____________________________________________________________ T_____________________________________________________________ H_____________________________________________________________ E_____________________________________________________________ A_____________________________________________________________ S_____________________________________________________________ T_____________________________________________________________ A_____________________________________________________________ S_____________________________________________________________ I_____________________________________________________________ A_____________________________________________________________ INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY 2:

Direction: On a sheet of paper, write the country where the following word is

connected. ________________1. Khene _________________6. Hsaing Waing ________________2. Nha nhac _________________7. Saung Gauk ________________3. Gamelan _________________8. Kulintang ________________4. Pinpeat _________________9. Mahori ________________5. Piphat _________________10. Orchestra

Good job! You’ve finished answering the

individual activities.

To know more about Southeast Asian

performances, you may follow the online links on

the following page.

TEACHER: Students will answer the following activities

on their own or you may give similar assessment .

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Suggested online materials Resources: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IdleRSML-o Ranad (Traditional Thai Music Instruments) http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=S4rUVL81bZI&feature=endscreen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGhcbyhBxXo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13CPOuYEOK4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4cVualDqgE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvLt7UaZYZ8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqDWbNS74Ac

Laos Traditional Song

Song sung by man of this village. The description of the song given to me was

"December is coming. Should we get married to stay warm?” Resources (Web sites, Software, etc.):

International Folk Songs. (1997) Hal Leonard Anderson, William and Patricia Campbell. (1996). Multicultural Perspectives in Music Education, 2nd ed. Virginia, USA: MENC. Eugenio, Damiana. (1998). Anthology of Philippine Literature. Manila: Dela Salle University Press. Eugenio, Damiana. (2008). Anthology of Philippine Literature, 2nd ed. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Thailand http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Cambodia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Myanmar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Laos

Now, it’s time to experience Southeast Asian music!

Some musical ensembles in Southeast Asia have

singers performing with them.

Remember the songs we asked you about in the

Pre-assessment? Let’s see if we can sing and

perform some of the songs.

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Part II Process

TEACHER ASSISTED ACTIVITY: Directions: Watch and listen to some songs from Indonesia and Malaysia. With the guidance of your teacher, learn how to sing the 2 songs.

Burung Kaka Tua:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTCFS0pgBps&feature=related

Burung Kakatua

(Bahasa Indonesia)

Burung kakatua Hinggap di jendela Nenek sudah tua

Giginya tinggal dua

Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la

Burung kakatua

Giginya tinggal dua Nenek sudah tua

Hinggap di jendela Seperti kakatua!

Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la

Burung kakatua

The Cockatoo

(English )

The cockatoo Sits on the window sill

My grandmother is already old And she only has two teeth

Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la

Burung kakatua

She only has two teeth left Grandma is already old

She sits on the the window sill Like the cockatoo!

Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la Tredung, tredung, tredung tra la la

Burung kakatua

TEACHER: Teach the following

songs. These may be sang

individually or by group.

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Rasa Sayang: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=MQnSM7_kssM

Rasa Sayang

(Malay) Rasa sayang hey! Rasa sayang sayang hey! Hey lihat nona jauh Rasa sayang sayang hey! Buah cempedak di luar pagar Ambil galah tolong jolokkan Saya budak baru belajar Kalau salah tolong tunjukkan Pulau pandan jauh ke tengah Gunung daik bercabang tiga Hancur badan dikandung tanah Budi yang baik dikenang juga Dua tiga kucing berlari Mana sama si kucing belang Dua tiga boleh ku cari Mana sama abang seorang Pisang emas dibawa berlayar Masak sebiji di atas peti Hutang emas boleh dibayar Hutang budi dibawa mati

I’ve Got That Lovely Feeling

(Literal English translation) I’ve got that loving feeling hey! I’ve got that loving feeling hey! See that girl in the distance I’ve got that loving feeling hey! The cempedak tree is across the fenece Please take a stick and poke it down for me I’m just a new guy trying to learn So if I’m wrong then please tell me Pandan island far in midst With the three peaked Daik mountain While the body decomposes in earth Good deeds remain to be remembered Two or three cats are running around With the striped one which can vie Two or three men woo I may Which of them with you can vie Pisang emas brought on a journey One ripens on a box If gold is owed, it can be repaid But if it is gratitude, it is carried to the grave

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GROUP ACTIVITY: 1. Form a rhythmic instrumental ensemble using improvised

instruments or any available musical instruments that sound like instruments from Southeast Asia. You may use metal discs that sound like gongs, bamboo flutes, guitars, piano keyboards, etc.

2. Perform the songs again using the available instruments in your group.

INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY: Sing the song “Bahay Kubo” or accompany it using an improvised musical instrument. Your accompaniment should imitate the rhythmic patterns heard in the music of Southeast Asia.

Part III: REFLECT AND UNDERSTAND TEACHER ASSISTED ACTIVITY: Loi Loi Gratong is an example of a folksong from Thailand. Visit www.youtube.com to watch the video presentation or listen to the sample music provided by your teacher to answer the question given below. Write your answers in your notebook.

1. Describe the voice quality. 2. How was the music performed? 3. Is the performance style effective in bringing about the message? 4. How were the varied musical elements used in bringing about the message of

the music?

Were you able to sing the 2 songs just like the

Indonesians and Malaysians?

It’s time to learn how to accompany the songs.

What is easier for you, singing Southeast Asian songs

or playing improvised instruments?

In the next part, you will be able to check if you have

fully understood what Southeast Asian music is about.

Let’s see if you can analyze some of the sample music.

TEACHER: Let the

students perform the

songs in class while

accompanying it with

musical instruments.

TEACHER: This is an additional activity for students who would like to perform on their own.

TEACHER: You should be able to draw the

students’ understanding of Southeast Asian

music characteristics by describing the song

based on the questions.

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GROUP/PAIR WORK 1: Using the music sheet and table as your guide, listen to the ways it

was performed. In a cartolina or manila paper, write down the differences and similarities of the performing styles as observed by your group or partner.

Characteristic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV1KOwF1pUo Chan Mali Chan (Lagu Rakyat)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEEey0G_aC4

&feature=related Chan Mali Chan

The Stylers (1982)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q06n7OOdEY

Chan Mali Chan Marsiling Chinese

Orchestra

Background / Function

Tempo

Meter

Tonality

Texture

Form

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GROUP/PAIR WORK 2:

Divide the class into groups. Each group will be given five minutes to discuss and share ideas about the characteristics of Javanese and Balinese Gamelan. Use graphic organizers as illustrated below or you can make your own organizer to present your ideas effectively.

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INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY 1: Listen to the song “Ru Con”. Analyze the song by answering the questions below. You may access the music sample through http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2BCBrHE-dw.

Draw and sing the scale used in the song “Ru con”:

Guide Question:

1. What scale is use in this song? PENTATONIC SCALE 2. What feeling is being conveyed upon hearing the song? HAPPY OR SAD? 3. How is it similar to the Filipino song “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan”? IT IS A LULLABY.

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INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY 2: Gamelan is very popular in Indonesia. It is similar to the Kulintang of the Philippines. On sheet of paper, make a Diagram that can describe both musical ensembles. Use the guide below.

PART IV. TRANSFER

GROUP ACTIVITY: “Sing it! Move it!” Organize yourselves into 5 groups. Each group will be

sing 1 Southeast Asian song either learned from class or through research. Enhance your group performance with the use of improvised musical instruments as accompaniments and incorporate body movements. Please refer to the criteria given below. Before performing, briefly explain your answers to the questions:

1. Describe how a musical element reflects the culture of each country 2. What is the difference between the traditional and contemporary folk songs of

Southeast Asia?

Gamelan

Functions

Tuning System

Religious Beliefs

Kulintang

Functions

Tuning System

Religious Beliefs

Are you ready to share what you know about

Southeast Asian music?

You may choose any of the 2 activities that

would suit you.

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Criteria 5 4 3 2 1

Correct expression and style

Accurate rhythm

Appropriateness of accompaniment and movements

Correct pitch

Sensitive phrasing

Well defined dynamic level

Creativity

Rubrics for Designing an Instrument Substitute

Basic: Inappropriate; Messy and incomplete materials; Sound quality lacks

similarity with that of the original instrument.. Developing: Most materials appropriate; Decorated but messy Neat but fragile;

Sound quality somewhat similar but not exactly similar to that of the original instrument.

Approaching Proficiency: Appropriate materials; decorated, neat; Sound quality

almost similar to that of the original instrument Proficient: Appropriate and creatively modified materials; Decorated within the

context of the instrument; Neat and Durable; Sound quality most similar to that of the original instrument.

INDIVIDUAL/PAIR ACTIVITY: “From scrap to craft”

Make a scrapbook of Southeast Asian musical instruments. Carefully organize the pictures in your scrapbook and include a brief description about each instrument. Please refer to assessment rubric for the criteria. Criteria:

Scrapbook Rubrics

Points 4 3 2 1 Earned Assessment

Advance Approaching Proficiency

Developing Beginner Self Teacher

Content Information is complete and is enhanced by accurate and

Main points are covered but lack some detail

Some main points and details are missing.

Main points are not complete and are greatly

TEACHER: This activity is for students

who want to express their learning through non-musical ways.

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appropriate details

lacking in detail

Pictures, photographs, or other similar device add to overall effectiveness of the scrapbook; caption are relevant and explanatory

Number and types of visuals are adequate as are caption

More and better visual could be used; caption only identify and label rather than explain

Very little pictorial representation is present; caption are incomplete

Space, shapes and colors provide information themselves and add to the overall effectiveness of scrapbook

Design elements and principles used are adequate

Shows evidence of use of some design elements and principles

There is no consideration of design elements and principles

All sources are properly and thoroughly cited; the number/types of sources are exceeded

The minimum number/types of sources are present and are cited properly

Sufficient number/types of sources are lacking; citations are not all formatted properly

The list of sources if inadequate in number/types and format of items

Theme There is wholeness about the scrapbook; the theme is consistent throughout. The cover clearly identifies the theme

Most of the information relates to the theme of the scrapbook. The cover is relevant to the contents

Only a portion of the information relates to the theme of the scrapbook. The cover is unclear in its message.

Confusing and /or inconsistent information

Overall effective-ness

The requirements of the

All the requirements of the

Only some of the assignment

Few of the assignment requirement

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assignment have been exceeded. The scrapbook is very creative and interesting.

assignment have been fulfilled. The scrapbook is neat and presentable

requirements are fulfilled. The scrapbook lack neatness

s have been met. The presentation as a whole lacks neatness

Summary/Synthesis/Generalization

The music of Southeast Asia have been present since 2nd - 3rd Century BC.

Music is an important part of their lives because they use it for rituals, ceremonies, courting, entertainment, etc.

Instruments in Southeast Asia can be classified according to Hornbostel-Sachs classification. Most of the instruments are percussive with an exception to some aerophones and chordophones. Each country’s musical instruments and even some songs are somewhat similar to each other due to their history of trading and migration.

Songs from Southeast Asia commonly use pentatonic (5-tone) scales or heptatonic (7-tone) scales. Glossary

Aerophone Any musical instrument that produces sound primarily by causing

body of air to vibrate

Chordophone Any musical instrument that makes sound by way of a vibrating

string or strings stretched between two points

Form The structure of a musical composition

Idiophone Any musical instrument which creates sound primarily by way of the

instrument's vibrating by itself.

Kulintang

An ancient instrumental form of music composed on a row of small, horizontally-laid gongs that function melodically, accompanied by larger, suspended gongs and drums.

Membranophone Any musical instrument which produces sound primarily by way of a

vibrating stretched membrane

Meter The pattern of beats that combines to form musical rhythm

Rasa Sayang A song literally means "loving feeling". This Malay folk song is

popular in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

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Tempo The speed or pace of a given piece.

Texture The effect of the different components of a piece of music such as

melody, harmony rhythm, or the use of different instruments.

Timbre The quality or color of tone of an instrument or voice

Tonality

The relationship between the notes and chords of a passage or work that tends to establish a central note or harmony as its focal point.

References:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTCFS0pgBps&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=MQnSM7_kssM http://cmtk3.webring.org/l/rd?ring=indoring;id=7;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emamalisa%2Ecom%2F%3Fp%3D532%26t%3Dec%26c%3D73 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasa_Sayang http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1AiCTJ9t8g http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=3vezWaMh3M0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmlAZxha8Pw Encarta Encyclopedia Notation in Vietnamese court music http://www.vnmusicologyinst.vnn.vn/english/information/bai_HTkyamtrongANCD_7_08.htm

Share the Music: McMillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company New York Ru Con:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2BCBrHE-dw